Good Gracious, I haven't posted in a long time! Just seems like I've been hit with a ton of commitments and demands, not to mention working at home doing my billing business. Tis the season for craziness I guess.
One of these days, I'm going to get my Christmas shopping done! I always put it off. Shopping-not at all one of my favorite things to do-especially when things are financially stressed. Just knowing with each purchase I'm getting further and further in debt. Ugh! Sound like fun? Not to me. I guess if I were smart, I'd learn to put a little $$ away each month so that when Christmas comes along, things wouldn't be so stressful. OR I could just win the lottery! Ya, right! I guess I should just be darn grateful for what I do have. Like Todd's job. He works in the banking/financial world and we know how stable that industry is right now. Things look O.K. for him but who knows what the future might bring? So, I 'm glad I have enough. No less, no more. Christmas is by far one of my least favorite holidays. Can't stand all of the commercialism. All of the expectations to buy, buy, buy, give, give, give, get, get, get. However, I am a firm believer in the "reason for the season." I'm trying some new ways to have a more Christ centered home this Christmas.
One bright spot was this last weekend. I had the chance to have a "sleepover" with a bunch of my really good friends. We went downtown to the opulent Grand America Hotel and needless to say had a fabulous time together-talking, eating, talking, a lot of laughing and more talking. We did very little sleeping. The next morning, I woke up with abs of steal from all of the laughing I did. I had a great time with all of you!! :) My life would be so lonely and devoid of happiness and laughter without my girlfriends. It was great to take a break from my other roles and just let my hair down and have a good time. I felt relaxed and rejuvenated at the end. (Although, I came home feeling like I had a hangover! Wonder why?!)
Thursday I head to the hospital for a little tune-up. I'm getting my gallbladder removed. It's something I've been putting off for about two years now and I'm afraid I can't put it off any longer. I'll admit, I've been in denial, plus, who has the time for surgery? Nobody told me I would start falling apart when I turned forty. The bright side is maybe I'll loose some weight. No more greasy fries and cheesy pizza for this girl! However, I won't be giving up my Diet Vanilla Pepsi for anything!! My advice? DON'T GET OLD-that's an order!
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Let me know if you figure out how not to get old. I looked in the mirror the other day, and I think I have aged a lot this year. Don't know why for sure, but I just seem to have a few more wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. Oh well. I guess it's better than the alternative.
Last week was fun. I think I'm still trying to catch up. And I totally know what you mean about Christmas. I have the worst Buyer's Remorse. I just keep telling myself that my kids don't get anything all year - only birthday's and Christmas. Austin wanted a pack of Star Wars cards last time we were at Walmart (I don't think they even cost $5), but I just said, "Put it on your Christmas List." Other than an occasional pack of gum, they don't get stuff. So, I'm trying not to feel guilty.
Please let me know if you need anything after your surgery. I know you won't be eating dinner, but can I bring some for your family. I shouldn't ask, I should just do it because I know you. Good luck!
Oh, and that ice cream was heaven! Tell Todd I am loving it!
Thanks for coming last weekend and for sharing in our discussions and laughter. I felt like I had a hangover as well...(not that I know what that feels like.....lol) I'm too old to pull all nighters anymore! So depressing!
I hope the surgery goes well. Let me know if I can do anything to help.
Cami! I feel so guilty for not knowing you had surgery! You asked me to pick up your boys and I said yes, not knowing why. It didn't matter why...And I didn't want to pry. (that rhymes) We went to the Nutcracker...the REAL Nutcracker (Ballet West's) tonight! I'll call soon and see what I can do. I hope it went well! Take care!
I'm with Emily on the Christmas thing. I only buy toys for Birthdays and Christmas (yes, with occasional $1-$5 items through out the year),so I feel like it's our chance to get those things they've been wanting...I love it.
When you bring people ice cream, tell them not to advertise on your blog that you did that, so others don't become envious. :)
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